North Carolina Weather Authority (2024)

FAQs

Who runs North Carolina weather Authority? ›

I've self-taught myself to build graphics and forecast NC weather over the years. My name is Ethan Clark, and I'm from Raleigh, NC, born and raised.

“If you look at a globe, in North Carolina, we're right between the equator and the North Pole. We call this region the mid latitudes. So that means, on any given day, sometimes our weather may come from the south, that tends to be fairly warm and fairly moist air.

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North Carolina is one of only three states in which a major mountain range is adjacent to a warm current of water. The proximity of the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf Stream and the Appalachian Mountains in the west is a primary causative factor in the state's climate and weather.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is an agency of the United States federal government that is tasked with providing weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related products to organizations and the public for the purposes of protection, safety, and general information.

Due to North Carolina's hot and humid climate, it can be the perfect environment for bugs. As a homeowner, you'll eventually have run-ins with bugs. Thankfully, most insects in North Carolina are manageable with DIY treatments or hiring a professional!

In fact, no state in the lower 48 sees as much variability in its year-to-year precipitation as California. Such variability makes our weather at least as unpredictable as anything else in this volatile state.

The two biggest air quality problems in North Carolina are ground-level ozone (the main ingredient in "smog") and particle pollution PM2. 5 and PM10. Both pollutants are caused chiefly by emissions from vehicles and from the coal-burning power stations that produce electricity.

Is there a free weather API without subscription? ›

Open-Meteo is an open-source weather API and offers free access for non-commercial use. No API key is required. You can use it immediately! Head over to https://open-meteo.com!

The Piedmont region in central North Carolina offers something right in between the coastal and the mountainous climates. The region includes Charlotte, Fayetteville and the Triangle (including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill). If mild is what you are looking for, the Piedmont region is for you.

All parts of North Carolina have been hit by tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, lightning strikes, snow and ice storms. These natural disasters can cause power outages, property damage and disruption to food and water supplies. Dangerous materials events also may cause you problems.

North Carolina has some iconic weather extremes: a low of -34°F at Mount Mitchell, a high of 110°F in Fayetteville, and 30 tornadoes on a single day, just to name a few.

The Weather Channel (TWC) is an American pay television channel owned by Weather Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Allen Media Group. The channel's headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Pelmorex Corp. is the umbrella company for The Weather Network, MétéoMédia (French-language), El tiempo (Spain), Otempo (Portugal), and Clima (Spanish-language). Our brands produce some of the most popular weather and information websites, applications, and specialty television networks.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) works to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts. Their work supports severe weather preparedness, and international shipping.

The Weather Company has found new ownership in private equity. IBM, which has owned the digital products of The Weather Channel and brands like Weather Underground since 2016, has sold the assets to investment firm Francisco Partners, the companies said Tuesday.